Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : PRECIS | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880401 - 19890401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V103001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19941024 | Date Received by ODI: 19941004 | Date Added to Database: 19941018 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23935 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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